The Pirate University

The Pirate University is a self-institution, created and run by students at the University of Plymouth, designed to facilitate the free exchange of their skills and knowledge. Drawing inspiration from other free universities (such as the University of Openness), the project is a social comment on the increasing commodification of education.The Pirate University are Ryan Allahiq, Stephen-lee Farmer, Kerry Francis, Dan Hunter, Dionysios Manganis, Mario Michelli, Duncan Shingleton, John-George Smeaton, Ben Tompsett, John Wilkie.